The branch of Kazvodkhoz in Akmola region has completed the repair of dams of the Alva estuary irrigation system. The work carried out will increase the safety and reliability of facilities, as well as ensure the retention of flood waters in the estuary irrigation system to ensure high yields.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/904369

Astana, December 17, 2024 - Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev.The foreign ministers discussed the current state and prospects for further expansion of bilateral cooperation, as well as exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda. They expressed their mutual willingness to contribute in every possible way to the deepening of allied relations between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.The Ministers also reviewed the schedule of events at the highest and highest levels in 2025. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/904437

Astana, December 17, 2024 – Republic of Kazakhstan officially handed over the chairmanship in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to the Republic of Azerbaijan at the Seventh meeting of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers.At the event Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu summarized the results of Kazakhstan’s four-year CICA chairmanship, noting the key achievements of the organization during this period.In particular, special attention was paid to the transformation process launched following the Sixth CICA Summit held in October 2022 in Astana. According to the Transformation Roadmap, adopted in September 2023, the Kazakh chairmanship has developed and launched the consideration process of the draft Charter of the Conference. In the mentioned period Kazakhstan has initiated the formation of three new advisory bodies – Think Tank Forum, Council of Eminent Persons, CICA Fund.In his speech, Minister Nurtleu outlined foreign policy priorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the fields of transit and transport connectivity, development of information and communication technologies and climate change.Kazakh Foreign Minister confirmed that Kazakhstan is committed to further development of CICA and stated his confidence that the Conference, keeping in mind its unique format and geography, has serious prospects and bright future.At the meeting, the Ministers adopted a number of documents, including a Statement on the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on the Principles guiding relations among Member States, Decision on Modalities of implementation of confidence building measures and an updated Catalog of Confidence Building Measures, as well as launched a Partner Network of Leading Universities of the Member States.Following the event, Member States highly evaluated Kazakhstan’s CICA chairmanship, noting the significant progress in institutionalization of the Conference.The event was attended by the heads of foreign affairs offices of the Member States and observer countries, including the ministers of Azerbaijan, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of nine international organizations, including the UN, the International Organization for Migration, the League of Arab States, the Turkic Parliamentary Assembly, the Economic Cooperation Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the EEC, and the UN Office for Drugs and Crime.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/904444

On December 17, 2024, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kudaibergen Arymbek held a meeting with the population of Kostanay region, during which he spoke about the current situation in the fuel and energy complex of the region."The issues of providing electricity and heat are one of the main tasks of the Ministry. In order to increase the reliability of operation in the current heating season, repairs were carried out in 2024 on boiler No. 4 and on 2 turbines No. 1,3 of the Rudnenskaya CHPP, on 4 boilers No. 1,2,4,5 and on turbines No. 1,2 of the Kostanay CHPP, as well as repairs on boiler No. 3 and turbines No. 1,2 of the Arkalyk CHPP,"- the Vice Minister noted.Rudnenskaya TPP is the main source of electric energy, with an installed electric capacity of 267 MW. At the same time, the missing amount of electricity is supplied to the region from the Ekibastuz-Pavlodar energy complex (JSC "EEC" Aksu) and Petropavlovsk (JSC "Sevkazenergo").The largest regional energy transmission company in the region is EPK-forfait LLP, which has 11.9 thousand km of cable and overhead power transmission lines and about 3.2 thousand substations in its assets. Network wear is 80%.This year, it is planned to build a 110 kV overhead line with a length of 21.1 km and the Shygys substation.The total cost of the project (excluding 10% MB) is 3.5 billion tenge. As a result of the project, about 26 thousand people in the city of Tobol and the village of Michurinskoye will be provided with high-quality and uninterrupted electricity supply.At the same time, the region also has 3 operating renewable energy facilities with a total capacity of 98.3 MW, including 2 wind power plants with a capacity of 98 MW, and 1 biogas plant with a capacity of 0.35 MW. There are also 4 renewable energy projects planned for implementation with a total capacity of 250 MW.The level of gasification in Kostanay region is 58.7%, or 487 thousand people (out of 835 thousand people) have access to natural gas.As a result of the projects in 2024, 5.3 thousand people will additionally have access to natural gas.For 2025, 1 billion 196 million tenge is provided for the completion of the project "Construction of gas distribution networks in the village of Kushmurun, Auliekolsky district, Kostanay region."After the report, the Vice Minister held a personal reception for citizens, during which residents were able to receive detailed and complete answers to their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904075

Oil production by the end of 2024 will amount to 87.8 million tons of oil. The decrease in the forecast is due to a number of factors.From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"During the specified period, the volume of oil and condensate production amounted to 80.5 million tons, or 98% compared to the same period last year (82.2 million tons), including for large companies in the oil and gas industry:During this period, Tengiz produced 25.9 million tons of oil, which is 97.9% compared to the same period last year (26.5 million tons).The volume of oil production at Kashagan amounted to 15.8 million tons, or 92.8% compared to the same period last year (17.1 million tons).The indicator of the Karachaganak project amounted to 11.1 million tons, or 100.9% compared to the same period last year (11 million tons).The decrease in production compared to last year was influenced by major repairs at large fields in 2024: at Tengiz, in connection with the planned launch of the Future Expansion Project, repairs lasting a total of 50 days were carried out in May and August, at Kashagan, repairs were carried out to replace the slug catcher with a full stop for 21 days (instead of the planned 39 days with full capacity starting on November 1 this year, which gives an increase of 50 thousand tons for each day saved, which is an average of 350 – 450 thousand tons).In addition, the decrease in production was affected by unscheduled shutdowns at the Karachaganak field and restrictions on gas intake by the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, CPC shutdowns for scheduled maintenance work, as well as repair work at the second-generation Plant of the Tengiz field, due to internal steam leakage into the process stream from October 26 this year (until the end of the year).In this regard, by the end of this year, oil production is expected to reach 87.8 million tons.The failure to achieve the planned production target affected oil exports.Thus, 63.2 million tons of oil were exported during the reporting period, or 98.3% compared to the same period last year (64.3 million tons)."Kazakhstan is also committed to fulfilling its obligations under the agreement with OPEC+ countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904082

53.8 billion rubles were mined in Kazakhstan in January-November 2024. m3 of gas, which is higher than the same period last year.From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"Speaking of the gas industry, according to updated data from the Situation Analysis Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex, 53.8 billion tons were produced during the reporting period. m3 of gas, or 100.2% compared to the same period last year (53.7 billion m3).For reference: The Bureau of National Statistics generates data based on preliminary information from the 2nd number of the Situational and Analytical Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex, and the Ministry uses updated data from the 12th number.5.4 billion rubles were exported during the reporting period. m3 of marketable gas, which is 101.9% compared to the same period last year (5.3 billion m3).The volume of domestic consumption of commercial gas amounted to 18.2 billion m3, this indicator was fulfilled by 109% compared to the same period last year (16.7 billion m3).The volume of liquefied petroleum gas production amounted to 2.75 million tons, which is 103% compared to the same period last year (2.67 million tons).In total, 11 plants (TCO, ZHPZ, ANPZ, KazGPZ, etc.) produce liquefied natural gas for the domestic market in a regular, planned manner.The volume of gas transit in the country during the reporting period amounted to 63.9 billion m3, which is 121.3% compared to the same period last year (52.7 billion m3)."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904083

From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"In January-November of this year, about 12.3 million tons of petroleum products were produced, or 101.7% compared to the same period last year (12.1 million tons), including:- the indicator for gasoline amounted to 4.9 million tons or 102.1% compared to last year (4.8 million tons);- the volume of diesel fuel production amounted to 4.9 million tons or 104.3% compared to the previous year (4.7 million tons).I would like to note that today there is a joint order from the Ministries of Energy, Finance and the National Security Committee, which bans the export of gasoline, diesel fuel and other certain types of petroleum products by road outside the country (expires on March 29, 2025).The figure for jet fuel was about 0.68 million tons, with an increase of 21.4% compared to the same period last year (0.56 million tons).As for the production of fuel oil, its figure is 1.8 million tons, or 85.7% compared to the same period last year (2.1 million tons).The decrease in fuel oil production is due to an increase in the depth of oil refining from 85% to 87%.The volume of production of petrochemical products amounted to 506.1 thousand tons, which is more than 1.6 times higher than in the same period last year (312.9 thousand tons)."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904087

From the report of the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Almasadam Satkaliyev at a government meeting:"During the reporting period, 106.7 billion rubles were generated. kWh of electricity or 104.7% compared to the same period last year (101.9 billion kWh).Renewable energy. Currently, 148 renewable energy facilities with an installed capacity of 2,903.7 MW are operating in the Republic.For reference:- 59 wind power plants with a capacity of 1,409.55 MW;- 46 solar power plant facilities with a capacity of 1,222.61 MW;- 40 hydroelectric power plants with a capacity of 269.785 MW;- 3 biogas power plant facilities with a capacity of 1.77 MW.For 11 months of this year, electricity generation from renewable energy facilities amounted to 6.4 billion. kWh.To date, 3 renewable energy projects with a capacity of 34.95 MW have been implemented.For reference: 2 wind farm projects with a total installed capacity of 14.95 MW in Akmola region and 1 SES project with an installed capacity of 20 MW in Zhambyl region.By the end of this year, 5 more renewable energy facilities with a capacity of 128.4 MW are expected to be commissioned.For reference: 3 wind farms with a total capacity of 110.5 MW in Aktobe (ERG Capital Project LLP - 12.5 MW), Mangystau (Sarkylmas Kuat LLP - 50 MW) and Atyrau regions (Divitel LLP - 48 MW), 2 hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 17.9 MW in Almaty region (Tolkyn Wind Farm LLP" - 3 MW) and Zhetisu region (Baskan Power LLP - 14.9 MW).The projects are at the stage of preparation for complex tests. The first supply of electricity to the grid is expected in December of this year."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/904091

As part of the "Year of Spirituality" and in honor of Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev handed over keys to apartments to 40 cultural workers.Intellectuals, public figures, heads of responsible industries, labor veterans and residents of the city came to congratulate the new settlers.As the head of the region noted, in September, at a meeting with artists and cultural workers who took part in the Days of Art of the Kyzylorda region in Almaty, it was noted that industry specialists would be provided with office apartments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/904445

Today, as part of Independence Day, Akim of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev handed over the keys to a 40-apartment apartment building to the participants of the regional program "Cheese Youth". >The head of the region expressed his best wishes. the newcomers also noted the large-scale projects in the region."Congratulations to everyone on Independence Day, congratulations! Today, as part of a solemn celebration, we are solemnly handing over the keys to the five-storey residential apartments to the youth of the region. All conditions must be created for young people to receive housing. This is one of the main tasks of the state," he said.In order to address the housing needs of young people, at the regional youth forum held in December 2022, it was decided to implement the Cheese Youth program through lending for the first time. 1.2 billion tenge has been allocated from the regional budget through Zhilstroysberbank of Otbasy Bank." Our people say that the load is light. In turn, Otbasy Bank allocated 500 million tenge for the joint implementation of the program. In May, 60 young families remained homeless. Today we will hand over the keys to 40 apartments. This settlement is a continuation of the work that has begun. The financing of the program from the regional budget for the next year was also considered.May your villages be full of children and happy guests!", N. Nalibayev said.At the event, Bigali Kayupov, a statesman and public figure, Honorary Citizen of the Kyzylorda region, blessed the new Saltanat Seitkamal, the owner of the apartment, a young specialist at a multidisciplinary city hospital, and expressed gratitude for the support. there are teachers, medical specialists and employees of budgetary institutions.It should be noted that this year the regional budget has reached 750 billion tenge, and 39 billion 100 million tenge has been allocated for housing construction and the purchase of ready-made housing. apartments from private developers. Since last year, seven, nine, and twelve-story apartment buildings have been built in the city.With the support of the head of state, about 4,000 apartments have been commissioned within the framework of national projects over the past two years. The housing problems of 17 thousand residents have been solved. Since the beginning of the year, almost 2,000 families have been settled, and housing construction has increased by 126 percent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/904446

From December 11 to December 15, 2024, the First International Ballet Competition "Uluu-Eles" was held on the stage of the Kyrgyz National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after A. Maldybayev, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Kyrgyz choreographer Uran Sarbagyshev.The competition brought together ballet dancers, students of choreographic educational institutions and choreographers from Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Japan and Kyrgyzstan.The students of the Almaty Choreographic College named after Alexander Seleznev showed excellent results:1st prize – Amina Bataeva;2nd prize – Abylkasenova Akbota;3rd prize – Akyn Tomiris and Nakiskhodaev Alikhan.Graduate students:Irina Becker, Anastasia Petina, Kasimkhan Alisher, Arsen Ermekov.A special award was the Robert Urazgildeev and Inga Levchenko Prize, established by the Bubusara Beishenalieva Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Art, which was awarded to Irina Becker and Lyudmila Li, an Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR.The competition was aimed at developing and popularizing ballet art, identifying and supporting talented performers, improving the professional skills of ballet dancers, as well as strengthening international cultural ties in the field of ballet. Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/904160

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Today, Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbolat Ibraikhanov, Deputy Akim of the region Nurbol Turashbekov held a meeting with heads of agricultural enterprises in the city of Zhetysai.During the meeting, Kazbek Bedebayev, Director of the Turkestan branch of RSE Kazvodkhoz, reported on the work done and plans for the future. This year, the amount of water needed for irrigation of agricultural land was provided in accordance with the requests of farmers, and the growing season was stable. There are 552 thousand hectares of irrigated land in the region, which is a quarter of the national figure. There are 3,147 canals with a total length of 12,349 kilometers, 42 reservoirs, 1,256 drains and 1,794 wells in the region.For 2024, funds have been allocated from the regional budget for major repairs of 9 water bodies and mechanical cleaning of 6 more. As a result of the work carried out, it is expected to improve the land reclamation condition and provide water to 42.4 thousand hectares of irrigated land.To accelerate the construction and restoration of water bodies, priority is given to the effective use of the capabilities of the Turan Su regional enterprise. Thanks to the mechanical cleaning of drains owned by the region, the degree of their deterioration was reduced from 80% to 10%.The Vice Minister noted that the repair of water channels will be carried out in stages, and urged farmers to master water-saving technologies. He stressed that farms switching to such technologies will be able to receive subsidies, and a separate tariff will be set for them. The participants of the meeting asked their questions and received information about changes related to water supply.After the meeting, Vice Minister Yerbolat Ibraikhanov and Deputy akim of the region Nurbol Turashbekov held a personal reception of citizens, listened to their appeals and suggestions. The responsible specialists were given specific instructions to address the issues raised within the framework of the legislation.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/904402

A modern medical center has been transferred to the village of Abayil, Tyulkubassky district, for the benefit of the country. The solemn event was attended by the head of the Health Department of the Turkestan region, A.Baydualiev, Chairman of the district council of Veterans, S.Kasymbek, Deputy akim of the district, A.Nurlybai, and the chief physician of the district hospital, Zh.TogaibekovaThe facility has modern equipment, vaccination, treatment and reception rooms. In addition, modern medical facilities are being built in the settlements of Shakpak Baba, Maktaly and Tastybulak. It should be noted that the construction of facilities in the villages of Shakpak Baba and Tastybulak will be completed this year and will be commissioned at the end of the year. And the facility in the village of Maktaly is transitional for next year.Regional Communications Service of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/904403

The opening of a medical and obstetric center took place in the village of Karabastau, Ordabasi district. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Akim of Turkestan region Beysenbai Tazhibayev, akim of the district Azat Oralbayev and head of the regional health department Askhan Baydualiev.For the residents of the village of Karabastau, belonging to the Badama rural district, this event has become a real holiday. Now the modern medical and obstetric center "Karabastau-2" will provide the local population with primary medical care, eliminating the need to travel to the district center. Construction of the facility began in 2024.The FAP, designed for more than 1,000 residents, is equipped according to modern standards. There is a filter, an office for women, a vaccination room, as well as rooms for the treatment and reception of patients.Press service of Akim of Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/904407

Under the chairmanship of the head of the region, Askhat Shakharov, a meeting of the regional commissions for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations and for combating corruption was held.The joint meeting was attended by Akim of the city Azamat Beket, heads of competent and government agencies, and akims of 12 districts joined them via videoconference.Three issues were considered on the agenda: the implementation of recommendations issued to government agencies based on the results of external analysis and monitoring of corruption risks, anti-corruption activities in the field of Aktobe city improvement, construction, repair and maintenance of highways, as well as preparations for the flood period of 2025.Presentations were made by the First Deputy head of the Anti-Corruption Service Department, Almat Myrzaliev, Akim of Aktobe, Azamat Beket, and Head of the Emergency Situations Department, Kakharman Orazalin.Following the meeting, the akim of the region gave a number of instructions to officials.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/904438

Dear residents of Akmola!I sincerely congratulate you on the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan!This holiday, symbolizing the freedom and unity of the people of Kazakhstan, is especially important and dear to each of us. Over the years of independence, we have come a long and difficult way together and achieved a lot. Since our country gained its sovereignty, our economy has strengthened, democratic processes in society continue to develop, and the welfare of the people has risen to a new level."The independence of the state is not just a declaration. Building genuine Independence is about daily hard work, a well–thought-out and consistent policy," President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev writes in his article "Independence above all".Of course, Akmola residents also make a huge contribution to this work. This year, our region has achieved record figures in the agricultural sector and in attracting investments. Innovations are being introduced in manufacturing, in the agro-industrial sector, including in mechanical engineering, and the region has many achievements in small and medium-sized businesses and in the social sphere. All this became possible thanks to the hard work of every resident of the region.Dear fellow countrymen!Thank you for your honest and creative work for the benefit of the region and the country! Diligence, determination and mutual support are the key to strengthening the economic power and growing political authority of our country, the foundation for improving the well-being of all Kazakhstanis. May it be warm and cozy in every home on this festive day, may prosperity and harmony live in every Akmola family!I wish you good health, happiness and well-being! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/903400

Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov met with President of John Deere in the CIS and Central Asia Chaba Leiko. The event was held as part of the strengthening of international cooperation and the development of the agro-industrial complex of the region.The parties discussed the prospects for the introduction of modern technologies in the agricultural sector of the region. Special attention was paid to the supply of high-tech agricultural machinery, the introduction of digital solutions to increase productivity and sustainable development of the agricultural sector.Marat Akhmetzhanov stressed that Akmola region has high potential in the agricultural sector, and the use of innovative technologies will be an important step to increase the competitiveness of the region."Cooperation with the world leader in the field of agricultural machinery production, such as John Deere, opens up new horizons for our region. We are ready for a productive dialogue and joint work," the head of the region said.Chaba Leiko, in turn, expressed John Deere's willingness to support the development of agriculture in Kazakhstan and shared his experience of successful projects in other countries."We appreciate the opportunity to work with such a promising region as the Akmola region. Our goal is to provide farmers with reliable tools and technologies that will help them reach new heights," said Ch. Leuco.During the meeting, the parties agreed to prepare for joint work aimed at implementing projects in the field of digitalization and modernization of agriculture.Cooperation between the Akmola region and John Deere will be an important step towards the sustainable development of the region and strengthening its position in the global agricultural market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/903688

The meeting of the regional akimat scheduled for December 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. under the chairmanship of the akim of the East Kazakhstan region is postponed to December 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.Address: Ust-Kamenogorsk, M.Gorky street, 40, conference hall No. 108.The meeting is being held live, and you can watch it online via the YouTube channel.For those who wish to participate in the open meeting, we inform you.An application for participation in an offline public meeting is accepted no later than two business days before the date of the meeting in paper form at 40 M.Gorky Street, office No. 414, Ust-Kamenogorsk, or in electronic form at P.Kokkozeva@akimvko.gov.kz.The application form indicates the surname, first name, patronymic (if any), year of birth of the person wishing to attend the meeting, as well as contact information for feedback. Those admitted to the meeting comply with the established procedure for on-site and access control in buildings. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/904071

On Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Semey honored the memory of the heroes who contributed to the history of the country's independence.The ceremony was attended by akim of the region Abai Nurlan Urankhaev, chairman of the regional maslikhat Shalkar Baybekov, participants in the December 1986 events, veterans, youth representatives and students.The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the heroes. After that, the National Anthem of the country was played.The flower-laying ceremony at the monument of Kairat Ryskulbekov became the central moment of the event. Kairat Ryskulbekov is one of the participants in the December events, who became a symbol of courage and perseverance in the struggle for rights and independence. His feat has left an indelible mark in the history of Kazakhstan and continues to inspire new generations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/903419